Pašteta od Maslina
Olive Pate / Tapenade
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no breadcrumbs or other thickeners are used. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Croatian dishes.
What it is
A rich and savory spread made from finely blended olives (usually black), capers, garlic, and generous amounts of high-quality olive oil. Served as an appetizer or dip.
Key ingredients
Black olives (pitted), capers, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, anchovy paste (optional), fresh herbs (e.g., rosemary, thyme), black pepper.
How to make it keto
Confirm no breadcrumbs or other thickeners are used. Request it to be served with raw vegetable sticks (cucumber, celery, bell pepper) or pork rinds instead of bread/crackers.
Say this to the waiter (Croatian)
Je li pašteta bez krušnih mrvica ili zgušnjivača? Poslužite je s povrćem na štapiće ili čvarcima umjesto kruha/keksa, molim.
Is the olive pâté without breadcrumbs or thickeners? Please serve with raw veggie sticks or pork rinds, no bread/crackers.
Watch out for
Often served with bread or crackers, which must be avoided. Some recipes might use small amounts of balsamic vinegar, adding minor sugars.
Macros are estimates for a typical serving and vary by restaurant. Confirm ingredients with staff, especially if you have allergies. Our ingredient lists are generated automatically and describe how a dish is typically made.
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